Notice of Exemption From the Maritime Rules
Pursuant to section 40AA(5) of the Maritime Transport Act 1994 (“MTA”), the Director of Maritime New Zealand hereby notifies the granting of the following exemptions from the Maritime Rules in accordance with section 40AA(1)(a) during the period 6 October 2025 to 4 November 2025 inclusive:
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Rule Part |
Rule Numbers |
Requirement |
Total |
Exempted (person, ship, or product) |
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Maritime Transport Operator – Certification and Responsibilities |
19.3 |
Requirement to hold Maritime Transport Operator Certificate. |
1 |
Exemption dated: 31 October 2025 Valid until: 30 November 2025 Owner: Thirty Seven South Limited Master: Master of vessel Vessel (Reg #): Slim (Reg 70888) |
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19.43(1) |
Develop and apply a survey plan. |
1 |
Exemption dated: 31 October 2025 Valid until: 30 April 2027 Owner: Royal New Zealand Coastguard Incorporated Master: Master of vessel Vessel: Personal watercraft (PWC) operated by the Royal New Zealand Coastguard as rescue watercraft (RWC) |
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19.62(1) |
A ship must have a valid Certificate of Survey issued under rule 44.41 before it can be operated. |
1 |
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1 |
Exemption dated: 31 October 2025 Valid until: 30 November 2025 Owner: Thirty Seven South Limited Master: Master of vessel Vessel (Reg #): Slim (Reg 70888) |
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19.63(1) |
Maritime transport operator must ensure surveyor completes surveys for each ship in its maritime transport operation including barges carrying persons or passengers on board. |
1 |
Exemption dated: 31 October 2025 Valid until: 30 April 2027 Owner: Royal New Zealand Coastguard Incorporated Master: Master of vessel Vessel: Personal watercraft (PWC) operated by the Royal New Zealand Coastguard as rescue watercraft (RWC) |
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Seafarer Certification |
32.42, Table 3, rows 5 (sea service) and 6 (training) |
Requirements for skipper restricted limits certificate of competency – completion of approved sea service, including completion of an approved training record book; and successful relevant training. |
1 |
Exemption dated: 4 November 2025 Valid until: 25 November 2025, or until a Skipper restricted limits endorsed to 500GT and passenger endorsement issued Holder of Skipper Restricted Limits Certificate |
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32.59(2)(a) |
Requirement to complete approved sea service of no less than 6 months on a commercial ship. |
1 |
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32.62(2)(a)–(b) |
Requirement to complete approved sea service of no less than 12 months within 5 years preceding date of application and to pass any assessment required for the endorsement. |
1 |
Exemption dated: 4 November 2025 Valid until: 25 November 2025, or until a Skipper restricted limits endorsed to 500GT and passenger endorsement issued Holder of Skipper Restricted Limits Certificate |
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1 |
Exemption dated: 3 November 2025 Valid until: 24 November 2025, or until an SRL endorsed to 500GT has been issued Holder of Chief Mate Certificate |
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Design, Construction and Equipment – Passenger Ships which are not SOLAS Ships |
40A.9(3) |
A post-27 May 2004 ship of 7.5 metres or more in length overall that is not built in accordance with rule 40A.9(2) must be constructed under survey. |
1 |
Exemption dated: 23 October 2025 Valid until: 6 November 2029 Owner: Holder of Local Launchman Licence Vessel (MNZ #): 38 South (MNZ 143781) |
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40A.12(7) |
Subdivision and stability requirements – arrangement of watertight bulkheads. |
1 |
Exemption dated: 29 October 2025 Valid until: 28 October 2030 Owner: Island Direct GP Limited Vessel (MNZ #): Te Waiora (MNZ 143958) |
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40A.13(5)(a) |
Residual stability requirements in the damaged condition must be that any angle of equilibrium does not exceed 7 ° from the upright. |
1 |
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40A.16(2) |
Owner and master of a ship must not allow on board more than the maximum number of passengers recorded on the Certificate of Survey for the operating limits. |
1 |
Exemption dated: 6 October 2025 Valid until: 31 March 2026 Owner: Holder of Skipper Restricted Limits Certificate Master: Master of vessel Vessel (MNZ #): Facilitator VII (MNZ 136220) |
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40A.17(2) |
Ship of 12 metres or less in length carrying 12 passengers or less may be required to provide suitable warm and weatherproof clothing for the total number of passengers in lieu of the shelter required by rule 40A.17(1). |
1 |
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40A.24(2)(a) |
Coaming heights requirements for ventilators on ships for watertight integrity. |
1 |
Exemption dated: 23 October 2025 Valid until: 6 November 2029 Owner: Holder of Local Launchman Licence Vessel (MNZ #): 38 South (MNZ 143781) |
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40A.33(3)(b)(ii) |
Requirements for storage of petrol for outboard motors in a fixed-in place inboard tank constructed of mild steel, stainless steel or aluminium alloy. |
1 |
Exemption dated: 21 October 2025 Valid until: 19 October 2030 Owner: Nautical Ventures Limited Vessel(s) (MNZ #):
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40A.36(2) |
When a steering gear is fitted with a remote control, other arrangements must be provided to effectively steer the ship in the event of failure of the remote control. |
1 |
Exemption dated: 17 October 2025 Valid until: 16 October 2030 Owner: Consult Management Limited Vessel (MNZ #): Lakeland Queen (MNZ 100310) |
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40A.40(1) |
Electrical systems for ships 24 metres or less in length overall must comply with relevant rules of a classification society named in rule 40A.9(2)(a) or applicable parts of the AS/NZS 3004.2 Electrical installations – Marinas and Boats. |
1 |
Exemption dated: 8 October 2025 Valid until: 8 July 2026 Owner: Explore Limited Vessel (MNZ #): Tokerau (MNZ 143695) |
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40A.55(1), Appendix 3, 3.3, non-portable foam and CO2 extinguishers (2)
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Provision of fire-fighting appliances in accordance with Appendix 3, 3.3, restricted limit ships –only in respect to provision of non-portable foam and CO2 extinguishers in a ship of 24 metres or more in length overall in any machinery space of Category A. |
1 |
Exemption dated: 17 October 2025 Valid until: 16 October 2030 Owner: Consult Management Limited Master: Master of vessel Vessel (MNZ #):Lakeland Queen (MNZ 100310) |
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40A.56(1), Appendix 4, 4.3, Survival craft (3) |
Life-saving appliances must be provided in accordance with requirements of Appendix 4 of this Part – Restricted limit ships – only with respect to provision of survival craft on enclosed water limits ship of 24 metres or more in length overall. |
1 |
Exemption dated: 17 October 2025 Valid until: 16 October 2030 Owner: Consult Management Limited Master: Master of vessel Vessel (MNZ #): Lakeland Queen (MNZ 100310) |
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Surveys, Certification and Maintenance |
46.24(3) |
Owner of a barge must not operate a barge unless it has a valid New Zealand Barge Safety Certificate. |
1 |
Exemption dated: 15 October 2025 Valid from: 9 November 2025 until 22 December 2025 unless withdrawn earlier Owner: Heron Construction Company Limited Vessel (MNZ #): Mesenge II (MNZ 136790) |
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Load Lines |
47.8(2)(a) |
Compliance with rule Part 47 and the provisions of Articles 2, 3, 7, 10 to 15, Annex I and Annex II of the Load Line Convention 1966 only in respect to regulations in Chapter II of Annex I: Regulation 18(4) Miscellaneous openings in freeboard and superstructure decks; Regulation 19 Ventilators; Regulation 20(1) Air pipes; Regulation 22(7) Scuppers, inlets and discharges. |
1 |
Exemption dated: 3 November 2025 Valid until: 2 November 2030 Owner: Luxury Cruising New Zealand Limited Master: Master of vessel Vessel (MNZ #): Liberte IV (MNZ 131137) |
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47.12(2) |
Height of doorway sills of deckhouses and superstructures on the weather deck, from inside which there is direct access to spaces below, may not be less than 150 millimetres for ships operating in enclosed waters only. |
1 |
Exemption dated: 17 October 2025 Valid until: 16 October 2030 Owner: Consult Management Limited Vessel (MNZ #): Lakeland Queen (MNZ 100310) |